Detective Mr. Gong (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2006, Detective Mr. Gong is a comedy film directed by Gong Jung-shik, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Gong Pil-du is a detective recruited for his athletic skills and achievement, a bronze Universiade medalist in wrestling. Since then, however, he has had little success in his career, and remains a 40-year old bachelor with a terrible credit record. His greatest crisis comes when his beloved father needs money for crucial surgery. To get the money, Gong makes a deal with a vicious crime boss. This makes him more miserable than ever, as he is now suspected as a corrupt cop. Gong goes on a quest to prove his innocence. Will he be successful for once in his life?
Who’s in it. Detective Mr. Gong stars Lee Moon-sik as Gong Pil-du, Kim Yu-mi as Min-ju, Park Jeong-hak as Man-su and Lee Kwang-ho as Yong-bae, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Detective Mr. Gong has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Detective Mr. Gong page.
If you liked it. Fans of Detective Mr. Gong tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Detective Mr. Gong (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Detective Mr. Gong change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Detective Mr. Gong worth watching?
- Detective Mr. Gong holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Detective Mr. Gong?
- Detective Mr. Gong stars Lee Moon-sik, Kim Yu-mi, Park Jeong-hak, Lee Kwang-ho and Yoo Tae-woong.
- When was Detective Mr. Gong released?
- Detective Mr. Gong was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.